English Name: Noni
Malayalam Name: നോനി
Botanical Name: Morinda citrifolia L
Family: Rubiaceae
Flowering & Fruiting: July-November
Description: Evergreen shrubs or small trees, 3-8 m high. Due to its strong antioxidant activity and established health advantages, Morinda citrifolia (Noni) has been widely used as a supplementary and alternative therapy in many countries. It has historically been used as an antibacterial, anticancer, anthelminthic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and immunostimulant medicinal treatment for a variety of disorders. Also, it has demonstrated effectiveness in treating ailments including gastritis, skin conditions, lung infections, menstruation and urinary tract problems, fever, diabetes, and venereal diseases.
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